Apple WebKit up to 6.1.2 resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple WebKit up to 6.1.2. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-4462. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple WebKit up to 6.1.2 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 11/17/2014 with Apple as HT6592 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-4462 since 06/20/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79360 (Apple TV < 7.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc..

Upgrading to version 7.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 1 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (98772), Tenable (79360), SecurityFocus (BID 71142†), Secunia (SA62504†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47139†). The entries VDB-68223, VDB-68225, VDB-68226 and VDB-68227 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Apple TV

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 79360
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 7.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebKit 7.0.2

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT6592
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4462 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4462
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68224
X-Force: 98772 - Apple TV WebKit code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 71142 - WebKit CVE-2014-4462 Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 62504 - Apple iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1031231
Vulnerability Center: 47139 - Apple iOS Prior to 8.1.1 Remote Host Privilege due to Memory Corruption in WebKit - CVE-2014-4462, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/19/2014 10:54
Updated: 02/25/2022 00:50
Changes: 11/19/2014 10:54 (75), 06/12/2017 08:26 (3), 02/25/2022 00:36 (4), 02/25/2022 00:50 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:95A:103

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